A version of the mythical Australian “drop bear,” a carnivorous marsupial similar to a koala, actually lived on the continent until at least about 40,000 …
Apple removes gay dating apps from China under pressure
Bangkok Pride Festival participants carry the Apple logo on June 1, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand (Getty Images) Apple has reportedly caved to pressure from the …
“We Already Live in Science Fiction”: The Neurotech Revolution
From translating thoughts into words to allowing paralyzed people to walk, the field of neurotechnology is quietly advancing, raising hopes for medical breakthroughs—and deep ethical …
Change in law aims to enable AI testing to prevent the creation of images of child sexual abuse
Child protection organizations could test artificial intelligence (AI) models to prevent the creation of indecent images and videos of children under a proposed new law. …
Tensions between the USA and China are weighing on the Internet summit in Lisbon
This year’s Web Summit highlights a kaleidoscope of startups from around the world (PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA) Global technology leaders were at the annual Web …
Google is cracking down on Android apps that cause excessive battery consumption
It can be hard to tell when a phone is on its deathbed or if an app is just an obvious battery hog. According to …